Quotes from Aristotle
Purpose is a desire for something in our own power, coupled with an investigation into its means.
- Aristotle
Emotions of any kind can be evoked by melody and rhythm; therefore music has the power to form character.
- Aristotle
For imagining lies within our power whenever we wish . . . but in forming opinons we are not free . . .
- Aristotle
Knowledge of the fact differs from knowledge of the reason for the fact.
- Aristotle
Saying the words that come from knowledge is no sign of having it.
- Aristotle
To appreciate the beauty of a snow flake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.
- Aristotle
One must learn by doing the thing, for though you think you know it, you have no certainty until you try.
- Aristotle
What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.
- Aristotle
For nature by the same cause, provided it remain in the same condition, always produces the same effect, so that either coming-to-be or passing-away will always result.
- Aristotle
Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime.
- Aristotle
To perceive is to suffer.
- Aristotle
In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge.
- Aristotle